Principal Recruitment Consultant

Company: Milk Education
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Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

Looking for a role where leadership isn’t a distant promise, but your next natural step?

Welcome to Milk Education. We do things differently… creative, people first, high energy, and scaling fast.

Our Sheffield branch has undergone a huge transformation over the past 6 months. Once the compliance and onboarding hub of the business, it’s now a focused, high-performing sales team delivering exceptional results. Now we’re entering the next phase of growth and we’re looking for someone ready to take a leading role in that journey.

As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be a key driver of performance…… this is more than just running a desk. It’s about shaping the future of the branch and stepping into leadership as the office continues to scale.

We’re looking for a proven recruiter with a strong track record in Education recruitment.

This is your opportunity to take ownership in a high-potential branch and accelerate into management with real influence.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • A genuine pathway into leadership where you can play a pivotal role in scaling the Sheffield branch
  • Join a revitalised, high-performing office with strong momentum and ambitious growth plans
  • Take ownership of your desk while contributing to wider team strategy and success
  • Opportunity to mentor and support junior consultants as the team expands
  • Creative marketing and brand support to elevate your market presence
  • Uncapped commission and enhanced bonuses reflecting your impact
  • A collaborative, driven culture focused on performance and progression

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading from the front, you’ll take ownership of a 360 temp desk while also contributing to the wider success of the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Building and developing strong client relationships across schools and education settings
  • Driving new business and expanding key accounts through strategic engagement
  • Using innovative marketing tools to grow your desk and candidate network
  • Supporting, mentoring, and influencing less experienced consultants
  • Leading by example in candidate attraction, retention, and service delivery
  • Ensuring high standards of compliance and safeguarding
  • Contributing to team performance, culture, and ongoing growth strategy
  • Thriving in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with clear progression

What’s In It for You

  • Uncapped commission and enhanced principal-level bonus structure
  • Clear and achievable progression into leadership and management
  • Work from home flexibility and reduced hours during school holidays
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
  • Early finish Fridays, Friday drinks, and an in-house bar
  • Ongoing training, coaching, and leadership development

Let’s Chat

If you’re an experienced recruiter ready to step into a more strategic, leadership-focused role and want to help shape the future of a growing Sheffield office, we’d love to speak with you.

Let’s build something exceptional together.

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Posted: May 22nd, 2026